Sale and Lease Notice for Davison County Lands
Public notices announce a sale of common school lands in Davison County on April 21 1908 at the court house front door from 10 am to 5 pm. Unsold lands may be leased on April 22 1908 from 10 am to 5 pm at the court house front door in Pierre South Dakota. Commissioner Dokken issues the notice. William Laufenberg estate hearing set for April 4 1908 at 2 pm before the County Judge in Mitchell Davison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Said
Said County
Pierre
State of
South Dakota
Casin
William Laufenberg
W. A. Theinberger
Mitchell
S. D
Mitchell, S. D
For Sale Land Parcels in Wisconsin and Iowa
Land sale notice offers multiple tracts in Wood County Wisconsin and nearby areas. Buyer may purchase separate or all parcels, with prices per acre ranging from 30 to 40 dollars and improvements cited. Agent commission discouraged. references include Mitchell and Waterloo banks and Dake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Wis
Hosteter
Waterloo
Iowa
Nat. Banks
Mitchell
Vernon S. Dake
Mitchell Illuminating and Power Co to start 24 hour service
The Mitchell Illuminating and Power Co has taken over the Mitchell Gas Co plant and plans a 24 hour electric service once the Western National bank is completed. The bank building elevator and lights consume substantial power, enabling growth of local power supply and small machinery usage by businesses. The gas plant will relocate within the city and be retooled to produce coal gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mitchell Illuminating and Power Co
Mitchell Gas Co
Manayver White
Western National Bank
McEwen Files Candidacy for State Representative
Mt. Vernon announces E. O. McEwen as Republican candidate for state representative in the June 9 primary. A 25 year county resident, he cites Garfield and Senator A. B. Kittredge as influences and pledges to serve all constituents without prejudice if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
James
A. Garfield
A. B. Kittredge
E. O. McEwen
Vernon
Noted Actress to Star at Gale Theatre in Yiddish Kreutzer Sonata
Miss Blanch Walsh and Company from New York will perform Jacob Gordin's Yiddish Kreutzer Sonata at the Gale on April 9. Wagenhals and Kemper back the engagement. two carloads of scenery accompany the show. Manager Jencks hopes for full houses and the Mitchell run could influence Mrs. Fiske’s possible visit later. The company travels next to Sioux City and then Sioux Falls.
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Gale
Mitchell
Blanch Walsh
New York
Jacob Gordin
Miss Walsh
Maina Cement
Wagenhals
Kemper
New York City
Jencks
the Gate
Fiske Wold
Kreutzer Sonata Company
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Clean up the alleys to match Mitchell’s Main Street
The article urges Mitchell to clean and maintain rear alleyways behind businesses. It condemns debris, calls for regular weekly cleaning, and appeals to tenants and owners to take pride, noting past weak enforcement and the potential for a better impression on visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Methodist Revival Meeting Warm Despite Severe Wind
Despite wind and cold, a Methodist church revival Wednesday evening drew a large choir and a well heated room, described as the best yet. The report notes comfortable warmth and strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Youth revival fosters vows as high school girls lead peers
A church gathering drew a large chorus of young women and strong church interest. Several high school girls helped lead classmates to Christ while a boy invited neighborhood youths filling seats. Mr. Smith is praised for tactful outreach and the sabbath school orchestra led by S E Morris enriched the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Sabbath School Orchestra
S. E. Morris
Brick yard proposed in city with Mitchell Brick and Pile Works
Commissioner Ness and the Commercial Club back a new brick plant after months of study. Columbus investor Irving Dumin leads the project with land near the Milwaukee track and a $50,000 capital stock. Hampton & Test hold stock while Duma oversees manufacture. Plant aims to produce 40 000 to 50 000 bricks daily and employ 40 to 50 workers.
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Ness
Commercial Club
Irving Dumin
Columbus
Ohio
CG. &B. Hampton
Hampton & Test
Mitchell Brick and Pile Works
Otice
Duma
Home Rheumatism Prescription From Noted Authority
A well known rheumatism authority presents a simple at home remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Taken after meals and at bedtime this vegetable based mixture is claimed to ease pain and swelling with regular use and is affordable at local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Death and a Jewish criminal on the gallows
In memoirs of a Russian governor Von Rohren recalls a grisly execution error. A Jewish man, saved from death by a beard, revived after hanging. Rohren chose to bury him quickly to avoid retrying the sentence. The anecdote highlights police presence and the grim realities of capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urussov
von Rohren
Rohren
Origin of the Postal Card
In 180 Herrmann of Vienna proposed an open stamped card to cut letter costs. He presented the idea to the Austrian post director on January 26 and it was quickly adopted. Within a month authorities printed and sold 1,000,000 postal cards, establishing a new cheap form of communication.
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Emanuel Herrmann
Vienna
Oess
Miles Seeks Lost Laurels In Amateur Court Tennis
The annual world amateur court tennis championship will be held at the Racket and Tennis club in New York City beginning April 6. Matches are best three out of five. the holder may skip defending unless challenged by the winner. Jay Gould, current champion, will defend only if challenged. Eustace Miles of London aims to regain the title and turn the tables on Gould.
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Racket and Tennis Club
New York City
Jay Gould
Eustace H. Miles
London
Great Britain
Gould
Miles
French Bowing Fever Spreads in Paris Bowling Club Formed
Paris reporters note a rapid rise in tenpin sport with six alleys and a waiting list within ten months. The Bowling Club of France is organized with M. Barlatier as president and Captain P. L. Bowen as vice president. eight French members and one American on the governing committee. The club aims to promote bowling in other French cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bowling Club of
France
M. Barlatier
Les Nouveaux Sports
P. L. Bowen
Chicago
Plan for Indiana State Professional Basketball League
Interest in basketball in Indiana grows with a plan to form a state professional league. Promoters aim to start next season by importing top eastern players and selecting strong Indiana talent. Potential member towns include Richgend Muncie Anterson Indianapolis Crawfordsville Brazil Columbus Hartford City Lafayette.
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Indiana
Richgend
Muncie
Anterson
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville
Brazil
Columbus
Hartford City
Lafayette
Terry McGovern Trains With Giants In Texas Exhibition
Former world lightweight champion Terry McGovern has joined John McGraw and the New York Giants in Marlin Springs Texas. He aims to slim about twenty pounds, train with the Giants, and seek a minor league offer while showing his baseball aptitude. McGraw admires his athletic versatility and believes he can earn a living on the diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry McGovern
New York
Marlin Springs
Tex
McGraw
Giants
Terry
Burns Brother to Enter Ring in Welterweight Debut
Eddie Burns, claiming relation to champion Tommy Burns, has begun boxing at 145 pounds. He has secured several match dates and trains with the aim of emulating his brother’s success. Spectators say he resembles Tommy in build and shows early signs of potential as a welterweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Eddie Burns
Vommy
Young Burns
Jie J
Tommy
Yale Harvards Boat Races Set For June 25
Manager Plowes of the IW Harvard crew announced the annual Yale vs Harvard boat races at New London with the date fixed for June 25.
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Yale
Dexter to Manage Des Moines Club
Charlie Dexter, former Louisville and Chicago player, will manage the Des Moines Western League club this season.
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Dexter
Des Moines
Charlie Dexter
Louisville
Chicago
For the Housewife: Tender Hands Lotion Recipe
Instructions describe a home remedy for hand care using glyc erin tincture of benzoin salt and water. Two bottles are kept in bathroom and kitchen to apply after washing hands. The mixture is claimed to be non greasy and soothing for chapped faces and windy days.
Proper Rug Cleaning to Extend Life
Do not shake a rug to avoid stressing warp cords and damage. Hang over a clothesline and beat gently with a wire carpet beater on both sides to remove dust. Though slower, this method doubles or triples rug life and keeps it cleaner.
How to make Sham Champagne in a home method
A recipe details mixing Sham Champagne with Sham Champagne style ingredients: lemon, t tartaric acid, ginger, sugar, water, yeast. Materials include lemon slice and bruised ginger, boil water then cool and add yeast, ferment in sun, bottle with corks by night and age two days.
How to Clean White Fur Robes
Instructions explain cleaning fur robes by dusting, soaking with grain alcohol, filling with talcum powder, sealing to keep dust out for four to five days, then beating to remove dirt and powder.
Smokeless Griddle Broiler Invented With Adjustable Top
A newly patented smokeless and odorless griddle and broiler is demonstrated in an illustration. The front stove plates remove to accept the new griddle, which lowers toward the fire to heat the surface while carrying smoke and odors up the chimney. A top lid concentrates heat for broiling and can be raised to inspect the meat.
Orange Marmalade Instructions From A Historic Recipe
One dozen oranges and six lemons are combined with three quarts of syrup and eight pounds of sugar. Slice fruit thin, cover with water, let stand 24 hours, boil 2 to 3 hours until tender, add sugar, boil 30 minutes more, then fill tumblers. Cool and seal as for jelly, store in a cool place.
Laundering Black Lawn Recipe Remains Shared Advice
A historic household tip instructs boiling two quarts of wheat bran in six of water for thirty minutes. Cool, strain, and wash the lawn without soap or starch, thinning with cold water if thick. Dry in shade and iron while damp.
Inside Jar Labels For Dry Groceries In Shelf Jars
A note explains labels stay cleaner and longer when pasted on the inside of glass jars used for dry groceries like rice tapioca leaf sugar and spices.
To Clean Smoked Walls and Painted Surfaces
Instructions for cleaning smoky or greasy walls and woodwork with warm water and turpentine. Add one quarter cup of turpentine to a pint of warm water and scrub with a sponge or soft rag until dirt disappears.
Cleaning advice for mica items and varnish removal
Instructional note describes using isinglass from stove and vinegar for about ten minutes, then rubbing with tile salt to clean. It notes that with a knife it can be separated into three or four pieces, offering near new condition for a small price.
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J. H. Craton
D. C. Dokken
W. Abbey
Loomis
Letcher
Mt. Vernon
Rocky Mountain
Hollister Drug Company
Madison
Magia Estern
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lachlan
Watertown
Candi
Blanch Walsh’ ‘In ‘Kreutzer Sonata
Evening ‘of
Trict
Shoo
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
Diehl & Brown
Bitters
Work
The
Sporting World
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